HAZOP and Operability Studies
Duration : 2 day
Course Overview

    The aim of the 2 day course is to introduce and develop a basic understanding of the Hazard and Operability Study technique by means of short presentations and a syndicate exercise. The syndicate exercise will be chosen to match the client's activities. The course is intended for people in the process industries who intend participating in HAZOP studies, including design engineers, project engineers, production supervisors, maintenance supervisors, equipment package vendors

Benefits

After completeion of our Hazop course the delegate should be able to:-

 identify when to apply HAZOP
 understand the HAZOP guideword method
 understand the human and engineering data resources required
 be able to plan and report a HAZOP study
 contribute more effectively at HAZOP study meetings
Course Objectives

    This 2 day course is designed for engineers, who need to understand the basics of HAZOP technique in order to act as efficient recorders and who may be involved in planning and organising HAZOP study meetings.

Our Approach

Each course features a balance of theory and practice with case studies taken from real situations, usually the personal experience of the trainer. Where possible, the trainer will discuss applications of direct relevance to the delegates, and can offer impartial advice about sources of further information or consultancy services. Where relevant, any mathematical ability will be specified.

Course Content

    DAY ONE

    • Introduction - What is a HAZOP?
    • Hazard vs. Operability Study
    • HAZOP Methodology
    • HAZOP Terminology
    • Consequences & Safeguards
    • Group Exercise
    • Discussion & Review of Day 1 learning

     DAY TWO

    • Review of HAZOP Process
    • Quantitative Hazards Analysis
    • Risk Rating of Hazardous Events
    • Deriving Recommendations
    • Communication
    • Course learning review and close

     

    Delivery: In-house